here comes Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic

so tomorrow yashraj's next candyfloss movie opens in theatres

will u watch tptm?

how do u think will be the reviews , public reaction and bo collections?

Aaah!... despite all the negative views I have in mind 😆 ... Pocketing them, I think I will give it a go! 😃

initially i wasnt sure of watching the movie

but after watchin some cute dialogue promos(esp the one with saif n the kids 😆 )

i'll watch tptm

i havent seen much of the promo's as i dont get those channels anymore...and im too lazy to search them up on the net...ive just seen 1-2..

i duno how the movie will do...but i hope it turns out better than trrp...

TPTM getting rave reviews👏👏👏

By Taran Adarsh, June 27, 2008 - 12:10 IST


A film like THODA PYAAR THODA MAGIC makes you nostalgic. It takes you back to the light-hearted, feel-good cinema made by directors of calibre like Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Basu Chatterjee. The focus was on narrating a simple story. A movie that put a smile on your face even if you walked in with a frown.

THODA PYAAR THODA MAGIC does exactly that!

Strangely, for some reason, the film lacks the hype associated with a biggie. Perhaps, the string of flops the premiere production house [YRF] churned out, indirectly, took a toll on this movie. But THODA PYAAR THODA MAGIC should reverse the trend.

A bit of MARY POPPINS. A dash of THE SOUND OF MUSIC. A sprinkle of ENCHANTED. THODA PYAAR THODA MAGIC may not be the most original script, but the sweet and tender moments in this enterprise elevate it to a watchable status.

That Kunal Kohli is a fine storyteller has already been proved [HUM TUM and FANAA were accomplished works]. Now watch him handle a simple, uncomplicated story with dexterity and you'd agree, Kunal has only matured with time.

To put a long story short, THODA PYAAR THODA MAGIC is a simple story, well told. It's one of those films you'd enjoy watching with your family, without feeling embarrassed or red-faced. It's sure to put a smile on your face when you exit the auditorium, which, frankly, is a rarity these days!

Ranbeer [Saif Ali Khan], a leading industrialist, is a loner, not by choice, but because he lost everyone he ever loved. He is now faced with a peculiar and uncomfortable situation. In a rare and landmark court verdict, he is to look after four orphan children. The orphans hate him and want revenge from him. The children do not want to live with a man they hate; he too cannot face them or look them in the eye for certain reasons. Their life together is very unhappy.

One day, the kids pray to God for help and He does help them. He sends his most mischievous, childlike, lovable angel to the rescue, with a mission to bring Ranbeer and the kids together. Geeta [Rani Mukerji] comes bicycling down a rainbow… and bursts into Ranbeer's house as the self-proclaimed new nanny.

And then starts the roller coaster ride of fun, emotions, magic and love. An angel who doesn't know what love is. A man who always lost love. Four orphans who need love.

Kunal Kohli opens the cards at the very outset. The car accident and the subsequent court judgment set the story in motion. But the first half isn't without its share of flaws. The pranks played by the kids to harass Saif fall flat. They're anything but funny most of the times. Ameesha's character is another sore point. Actually, the film could've done without this irritating character.

However, Rani's entry in the story adds magic to the goings-on. Her interaction with the kids and how she eventually wins them over is enjoyable. The kids, of course, are the actual heroes of this enterprise, but more on that later.

It's the second hour that takes the film to a different level. How Saif bonds with each of them and the turning point, an incident that makes the kids see Saif differently, is simply excellent. Ditto for the finale, which may seem Bollywoodish, but you don't mind it.

Kunal Kohli has worked with the best of stars [Aamir, Saif, Hrithik, Kajol, Kareena, Rani], but the real test is to extract performances from four unknown kids and that's where he deserves brownie points. It's easy to handle grown-ups, but kids can be really tough. Also, Kunal doesn't [thankfully] make the proceedings melodramatic with rona-dhona thrown in to make it a perfect 'family film'. The emotions are subtle, but nonetheless move you.

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy's music is a letdown, barring just one track, 'Pyaar Ke Liye'. Sudeep Chatterjee's cinematography is perfect. The effects are eye catching at times.

Saif fits into the sauve millionaire part [Richie Rich - the poor little rich guy?] very well. And the best part is, he never 'acts'. He's a complete natural! It's a pleasure to watch Rani in a role that does justice to her talent. She's lovable. But why is she sporting the same outfit throughout? Ameesha doesn't work, mainly because her role looks like an add-on. And what is she wearing throughout the movie? But she sizzles in the 'Lazy Lamhe' track.

The four kids are adorable. Each of them is terrific, but the one who's bound to walk away with taalis is the cute Sikh kid called Iqbal. Watch him break into the 'Main Nikla Gadi Leke' song from GADAR; it's bound to bring the house down. Rishi Kapoor is likable in a cameo. Taraana is okay.

On the whole, THODA PYAAR THODA MAGIC is a simple story told very effectively and efficiently. At the box-office, it may be a slow starter, but should gradually gather momentum with a strong word of mouth. Business at multiplexes will be the best.

Go watch it, it's a treat for your entire family!

Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic (Movie Review)
We have seen the film! Here is our verdict ...

by Vinita Bharadwaj

Ever since news and publicity about "Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic" has been doing the rounds, the film's director Kunal Kohli has insisted it's not a Bollywood take on the Hollywood classic, "Mary Poppins".

Well, he may actually be right. There is a little bit of "Mary Poppins" in the nanny with the magic twist. But, there's also a little bit of another Julie Andrews film, "The Sound of Music", with the God's messenger bringing a father closer to his children twist. And there's a little bit of the Nicolas Cage-Meg Ryan film, "City of Angels", with the angel choosing love over God twist.

So there's a lot of "thoda" from here and there, but there's also lots of "magic", making Kohli's latest film as director and first film as producer, a good old Disney-style movie.

As the movie's title credits roll, we're shown the childhood of a young Ranbeer Talwar, who is orphaned at a young age. In boarding school, he is the star student, winning every prize up for grabs and losing everyone he loves - parent, teacher and childhood sweetheart.

The older Ranbeer (Saif Ali Khan) is a yuppie businessman, sweeping awards and women off their feet, until one fateful night when he rams his car into an SUV. As a stunned and speechless Ranbeer steps out of his car, the wrecked SUV is towed away and the dead bodies of Mr and Mrs Wallia are brought out, resulting in his arrest and the bereavement of the four Wallia children.

A landmark judgment is passed and instead of a prison sentence, Ranbeer is assigned the responsibility - financial and emotional - of the four children for a three-month trial period. Should Ranbeer fail, he would face a non-bailable prison sentence.

Needless to say, the kids - Vasisht, Avantika, Aditi and Iqbal - are out for revenge and agree to move in with Ranbeer. However, it's not smooth sailing and after an unpleasant evening, Ranbeer and the kids look up to God for help.

God, played by an all-dressed-in-white Rishi Kapoor and surrounded by a group of female angels, listens to their prayers and dispatches his favourite angel, Geeta (Rani Mukerji), to make the orphans and their new guardian learn to love each other.

And so, begins an adventure as Geeta enters their lives as a nanny and stays on as their Didi.

The plot is pretty predictable - even though highly implausible. However, for once, there is no melodrama. There is no ridiculous twist. There are no unexplainable details despite the fictitious storyline.

Kunal Kohli sticks to the basic formula of a family entertainer with elements of fun and fantasy and he gets it right.

Clearly, "Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic" is a film that has to be for kids, but it's got that wholesome family feel to it and even the item number with the huge hit "Lazy Lamhe" works as an integral element within the plot.

With a safe and steady script, Kohli's masterstroke has to be in the casting. Saif Ali Khan is a delight as the stone-hearted bachelor who turns soft. His transformation is believable and the actor's chemistry with the child artistes is as real as it gets.

Rani Mukerji as Geeta the angel is chirpy in a positive way and manages to steer clear of Bollywood's annoying good girl characterisation of anything divine.

And what about all those rumours that Saif and Rani barely spoke during the film's shooting? Doesn't matter. Ranbeer and Geeta work great on screen.

Even Amisha Patel, as Ranbeer's girlfriend Malaika, is enjoyable as she nails the silly fashionista part.

However, Kohli deserves a huge thank you for his child artiste discoveries. Ranging in the age-groups of 5-11, the kids are a treat to watch. Their chemistry among themselves is magnificent, their acting restrained, their innocence remains without losing sight of the maturity of today's children, their timing wonderful and their performances sterling.

The characters in "Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic" have all been sketched out well, allowing the entire cast to work separately within their skins and as a team.

Although the music of the film hasn't received great reviews with the exception of "Lazy Lamhe", it serves the purpose of fitting into the framework of a good Bollywood musical.

Go watch it. And don't forget your kids.

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Guys iam bumping this thread to let you know that TPTM is getting great reviews(two,I have posted)

Good wholesome entertainment is always welcome 😛 !It looks like Saif may walk away with a few awards next year!

i definately will watch it

I am actually going tonight to see the film. Even Pakistani Film critics have said it was enjoyable and should be watched in theaters ! I am tired of those thrillers and love triangles that have nothing but skin show.

yash raj films are horrible these days. i will pass